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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School

Your syllabus for an adult-life reset in September.

By Lanny Fuller
Asheville Has Range Asheville Has Range
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Asheville Has Range

Mountains and murals. Dive bars and the Biltmore. Airstreams and American single malt. Five days barely scratches the surface in one of America's most charming towns.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Ratio Eight Coffee Maker

Many mass-produced coffee makers are bulky countertop eyesores. They're full of cheap plastic parts and do little to improve the aesthetic of your kitchen. The Ratio Eight is the exact opposite. Each is hand assembled in Portland and features a beautiful mixture of glass and die cast aluminum. The carafe…

By Mike Newman
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Custom Knob Creek Labels

Listen, no one will complain if you give them a bottle of Knob Creek that isn't customized. That said, if you're looking to take your beautifully boozy gift to another level this holiday season, Knob Creek will now let you order free custom labels to place on their bottles. You…

By Mike Newman
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Bacons of the World

We'd gladly drive hours on end to sink our teeth into some high-quality bacon, but with Bacons of the World, we don't have to. The service will send you four shipments throughout the year, each with 5 pounds of succulent bacon for you to scarf down. And this isn't just…

By Mike Newman
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Sriracha Vodka

Need to drown your sorrows over the impending closure of the Sriracha plant? UV Vodka has just the thing. UV Sriracha Vodka is infused with a blend of chili peppers, garlic and vegetables that's meant to mimic the flavor of the classic hot sauce. Clearly it's solid for making up…

By Mike Newman
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Beef Jerky Business Cards

If you're looking for a new set of business cards that potential contacts will seriously want to get their paws on, here you go. Of course they'll probably want them because they need an afternoon snack, but that's besides the point. Meat Cards laser-etches your contact info right onto some…

By Mike Newman
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